Comedian Reggie Carroll killed in Mississippi shooting

Comedian Reggie Carroll died in a shooting last week in Southaven, Mississippi.

Comedian Reggie Carroll died in a shooting last week in Southaven, Mississippi.

Southaven police responded to a shooting Wednesday in the area of Burton Lane and took a person into custody on a murder charge, the police department said in a news release.

Carroll, 52, of Maryland, was found suffering from gunshot wounds. Officers and medical personnel attempted lifesaving measures, but Carroll died from his injuries, the news release says.

Reggie Carroll.@comedianreggiecarroll / InstagramDetails about what led up to the shooting remain unclear. Police and a representative for Carroll did not immediately respond to requests for comment Monday.

"Due to this being an active investigation, there is limited information to be released," police said Saturday. "Our thoughts are with the family of Mr. Carroll."